New Zealand has expanded its Green List of high-demand jobs, offering skilled professionals a faster route to residency under two visa pathways, Straight to Residence and Work to Residence, to eligible applicants.
This update, rolled out in April 2025, is part of New Zealand’s strategic effort to attract global talent to sectors facing critical skill shortages.
With this move, professionals in industries such as aviation, ICT, engineering, and corrections can now qualify for faster residency processing.